What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Pilatus?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Pilatus?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Pilatus?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Pilatus. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Pilatus Kulm via Arth-Goldau, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Milan to Pilatus?

The distance between Milan and Pilatus is 248 km. The road distance is 249.4 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Pilatus without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Pilatus?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Milan to Pilatus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Pilatus train from?

Milan to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Pilatus?

The best way to get from Milan to Pilatus is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Milan to Pilatus train arrive?

Milan to Pilatus train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Milan to Pilatus?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Pilatus is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Milan to Pilatus.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Pilatus?

Book your Milan to Pilatus train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Pilatus?

There are 587+ hotels available in Pilatus.

Milan to Pilatus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4h 59m
CHF 58–150
Drive 249.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Milan to Pilatuscar 249.4 km
3h 2m
CHF 40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arese to Lucernebus
6h 44m
CHF 129–168
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
7h 46m
CHF 49–83

Milan to Pilatus by train (Trenitalia)

88Weekly Trains

4h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Pilatus, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Arese to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17–25 and the journey takes 4h.

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